Address: 401 E. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere
Property description: This three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom landmark Italianate home built in 1843 has 2,868 square feet of living space. It is on .79 acres of wooded grounds that extend to the Kishwaukee River. It has a full front porch with square columns and a cupola above it. Inside, there are hardwood floors, original trim, natural woodwork, ceiling medallions, French doors and custom built-ins. There are two fireplaces and window air conditioners. The living room flows into a formal dining room and front parlor. There are both main-level and upper all-season sunrooms and a main-floor laundry. The house has an expansive wall of built-in storage cabinets with access to the full basement. Outdoors, there is a gazebo. As the property stretches to the Kishwaukee River, you can go canoeing, kayaking and fishing right from your own backyard. The property also includes a detached, two-car garage along with an attached one-car garage.
Asking price: $349,900
Listing agent: Debbie Carlson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crosby Starck Real Estate, 815-988-5568
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